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Missile Attacks on Ghana's Base Escalate Lebanon Conflict

3/7/2026

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On March 6, 2026, Ghana's UN peacekeeping base in southern Lebanon was struck by missile attacks, injuring two soldiers critically.
Micheál Martin, the Taoiseach, condemned the attack and said Irish personnel in the region are safe.
Israel intensified airstrikes in Lebanon, while Iran retaliated with missiles across the Gulf.
The UN Human Rights Commissioner urged de-escalation as casualties rose, with over 1,230 dead in Iran and wider regional instability.

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On March 6, 2026, Ghana's UN peacekeeping base in southern Lebanon was struck by missile attacks, injuring two soldiers critically.
Micheál Martin, the Taoiseach, condemned the attack and said Irish personnel in the region are safe.
Israel intensified airstrikes in Lebanon, while Iran retaliated with missiles across the Gulf.
The UN Human Rights Commissioner urged de-escalation as casualties rose, with over 1,230 dead in Iran and wider regional instability.